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Hi there -- this is my first post on these forums, so thanks in advance for all the work you've all done, and continue to do, on BOB2. I'm a complete novice but am very excited about learning the ins and outs of this fantastic-looking sim.

I've searched the forum but I can't find a specific solution to one problem I've encountered. I'm running BOB2 with the 2.11 patch and multiskin on a bootcamped Macbook Pro (2010 vintage) under Win7 x64, using a Nvidia GT330M card. I have also applied the Large Address Aware patch and I'm using the beta .exe that Buddye provided to another correspondent on these forums. Both of these latter additions seem to have decreased, but not eliminated, the following problem.

I've been running Instant Action missions to learn the basics of the flight model. Repeatedly, when I quit out of the 3D using Alt-X, the game crashes to a black screen and has to be manually exited using the task manager. Occasionally it does what it's supposed to do -- switches resolution, minimizes, brings up the debrief screen -- but not always. I'd say I have about a 50 per cent crash rate on quitting missions via Alt-X. Sometimes it just freezes without even going to a black screen, and I see the white mouse pointer come up over a frozen cockpit view.

Can anyone help out, please? I'd be so grateful. DXDIAG info below.



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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/8/2012, 15:11:48
Machine name: XXX
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
System Model: MacBookPro6,2
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU M 620 @ 2.67GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3958MB RAM
Page File: 1480MB used, 6433MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GT 330M
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0A29&SUBSYS_00C7106B&REV_A2
Display Memory: 2189 MB
Dedicated Memory: 466 MB
Shared Memory: 1722 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: PnP-Monitor (Standard)
Monitor Model: Color LCD
Monitor Id: APP9CB7
Native Mode: 1680 x 1050(p) (59.883Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 8.17.0012.9573 (English)
Driver Version: 8.17.12.9573
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/10/2012 04:13:00, 17642816 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4969-11CF-BE56-CB201CC2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0A29
SubSys ID: 0x00C7106B
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Driver Strong Name: oem55.inf:NVIDIA_SetA_Devices.NTamd64.6.1:Section036:8.17.12.9573:pci\ven_10de&dev_0a29&subsys_00c7106b
Rank Of Driver: 00E60001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

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Sound Devices
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Description: Lautsprecher (Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11))
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1013&DEV_4206&SUBSYS_106B0B00&REV_1003
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 00:07:00, 350208 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

Description: Digitalaudio (S/PDIF) (Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11))
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1013&DEV_4206&SUBSYS_106B0B00&REV_1003
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 00:07:00, 350208 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Cirrus Logic, Inc.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Mikrofon (Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11))
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 00:07:00, 350208 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

Description: Digitalaudio (S/PDIF) (Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11))
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 00:07:00, 350208 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x001B
FF Driver: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\pid.dll
FF Driver Date: 7/14/2009 01:16:12
FF Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385
FF Driver Size: 36352 bytes

Device Name: Apple Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AC, 0x0237
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Apple Multitouch
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AC, 0x0237
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Apple IR Receiver
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AC, 0x8242
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x3B34
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub20
| Service: usbhub
|
+-+ Generic USB Hub
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0424, 0x2514
| | Location: Port_#0001.Hub_#0002
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_09
| | Service: usbhub
| |
| +-+ USB Input Device
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x001B
| | | Location: Port_#0003.Hub_#0004
| | | Matching Device ID: generic_hid_device
| | | Service: HidUsb
| | | OEMData: 03 00 08 10 08 00 00 00
| | |
| | +-+ HID-compliant game controller
| | | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x001B
| | | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_game
| | | | OEMData: 03 00 08 10 08 00 00 00
| | |
| +-+ Apple IR Receiver
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AC, 0x8242
| | | Location: Port_#0002.Hub_#0004
| | | Matching Device ID: usb\vid_05ac&pid_8242
| | | Lower Filters: IRRemoteFlt
| | | Service: HidUsb
| | |
| | +-+ HID-compliant consumer control device
| | | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AC, 0x8242
| | | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_up:000c_u:0001

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Gameport Devices
----------------

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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AC, 0x0237
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AC, 0x0237
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AC, 0x0237
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 17.0 GB
Total Space: 57.9 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST9500420ASG ATA Device

Drive: E:
Free Space: 79.7 GB
Total Space: 418.7 GB
File System: HFS
Model: ST9500420ASG ATA Device

Drive: D:
Model: MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-898 ATA Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), , 0 bytes

Drive: G:
Model: DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), , 0 bytes

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System Devices
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Name: Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4353&SUBSYS_0093106B&REV_01\4&1625FB15&0&00E1
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D12&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_05\3&4F11E61&0&12
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3B3B
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B3B&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&D0
Driver: n/a

Name: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1684&SUBSYS_168414E4&REV_10\4&27724676&0&00E0
Driver: n/a

Name: QPI Physical 0 - 2D11
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D11&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_05\3&4F11E61&0&11
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3B36
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B36&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&E8
Driver: n/a

Name: QPI Link 0 - 2D10
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D10&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_05\3&4F11E61&0&10
Driver: n/a

Name: LSI 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_5901&SUBSYS_590011C1&REV_08\4&68E9AB5&0&00E2
Driver: n/a

Name: High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B56&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&D8
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B34
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B34&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&EF
Driver: n/a

Name: QuickPath Architecture System Address Decoder - 2D01
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D01&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_05\3&4F11E61&0&01
Driver: n/a

Name: High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0BE2&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1\4&1CF20F5E&0&0108
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 4 - 3B48
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B48&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&E3
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family Thermal Subsystem - 3B32
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B32&SUBSYS_00008086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&FE
Driver: n/a

Name: QuickPath Architecture Generic Non-core Registers - 2C62
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2C62&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_05\3&4F11E61&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 3 - 3B46
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B46&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&E2
Driver: n/a

Name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0A29&SUBSYS_00C7106B&REV_A2\4&1CF20F5E&0&0008
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family SMBus Controller - 3B30
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B30&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&FB
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 2448
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2448&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_A6\3&11583659&0&F0
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 2 - 3B44
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B44&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&E1
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family 4 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 3B28
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B28&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&FA
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) processor PCI Express Root Port - 0045
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0045&SUBSYS_00008086&REV_18\3&11583659&0&08
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 1 - 3B42
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B42&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&E0
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) HM55 Express Chipset LPC Interface Controller - 3B09
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B09&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&F8
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) processor DRAM Controller - 0044
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0044&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_18\3&11583659&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2D13&SUBSYS_80868086&REV_05\3&4F11E61&0&13
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B3C
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3B3C&SUBSYS_72708086&REV_06\3&11583659&0&D7
Driver: n/a

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DirectShow Filters
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DirectShow Filters:
WMAudio Decoder DMO,0x00800800,1,1,WMADMOD.DLL,6.01.7600.16385
WMAPro over S/PDIF DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMADMOD.DLL,6.01.7600.16385
WMSpeech Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMSPDMOD.DLL,6.01.7600.16385
MP3 Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,mp3dmod.dll,6.01.7600.16385
Mpeg4s Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mp4sdecd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
WMV Screen decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvsdecd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
WMVideo Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,wmvdecod.dll,6.01.7600.16385
Mpeg43 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mp43decd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
Mpeg4 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mpg4decd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
DV Muxer,0x00400000,0,0,qdv.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Color Space Converter,0x00400001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
WM ASF Reader,0x00400000,0,0,qasf.dll,12.00.7600.16385
Screen Capture filter,0x00200000,0,1,wmpsrcwp.dll,12.00.7600.16385
AVI Splitter,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
VGA 16 Color Ditherer,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
SBE2MediaTypeProfile,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder,0x005fffff,2,4,msmpeg2vdec.dll,6.01.7140.0000
AC3 Parser Filter,0x00600000,1,1,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7600.16385
StreamBufferSink,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16385
MJPEG Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG-I Stream Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
SAMI (CC) Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
VBI Codec,0x00600000,1,4,VBICodec.ax,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG-2 Splitter,0x005fffff,1,0,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7600.16385
Internal LMRT Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,LMRTREND.dll,6.00.0004.0827
Closed Captions Analysis Filter,0x00200000,2,5,cca.dll,6.06.7600.16385
SBE2FileScan,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7600.16385
Internal Script Command Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG Audio Decoder,0x03680001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
TrueMotion 2.0 Decompressor,0x00600001,1,1,tm20dec.ax,1.00.0000.0001
DV Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,qdv.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Video Mixing Renderer 9,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft MPEG-2 Encoder,0x00200000,2,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7600.16385
ACM Wrapper,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Video Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG-2 Video Stream Analyzer,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Line 21 Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,qdvd.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Video Port Manager,0x00600000,2,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Video Renderer,0x00400000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
VPS Decoder,0x00200000,0,0,WSTPager.ax,6.06.7600.16385
WM ASF Writer,0x00400000,0,0,qasf.dll,12.00.7600.16385
VBI Surface Allocator,0x00600000,1,1,vbisurf.ax,6.01.7600.16385
File writer,0x00200000,1,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
iTV Data Sink,0x00600000,1,0,itvdata.dll,6.06.7600.16385
iTV Data Capture filter,0x00600000,1,1,itvdata.dll,6.06.7600.16385
DVD Navigator,0x00200000,0,3,qdvd.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Overlay Mixer2,0x00200000,1,1,qdvd.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Cutlist File Source,0x00200000,0,1,qcut.dll,6.00.0002.0902
AVI Draw,0x00600064,9,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
RDP DShow Redirection Filter,0xffffffff,1,0,DShowRdpFilter.dll,
Microsoft MPEG-2 Audio Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7600.16385
WST Pager,0x00200000,1,1,WSTPager.ax,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG-2 Demultiplexer,0x00600000,1,1,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7600.16385
DV Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,qdv.dll,6.06.7600.16385
URL StreamRenderer,0x00600000,1,0,LMRTREND.dll,6.00.0004.0827
SampleGrabber,0x00200000,1,1,qedit.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Null Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,qedit.dll,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x005fffff,1,0,Mpeg2Data.ax,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft AC3 Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msac3enc.dll,6.01.7600.16385
StreamBufferSource,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Smart Tee,0x00200000,1,2,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Overlay Mixer,0x00200000,0,0,qdvd.dll,6.06.7600.16385
AVI Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
AVI/WAV File Source,0x00400000,0,2,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Wave Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
MIDI Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Multi-file Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
File stream renderer,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft DTV-DVD Audio Decoder,0x005fffff,1,1,msmpeg2adec.dll,6.01.7140.0000
StreamBufferSink2,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16385
AVI Mux,0x00200000,1,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Line 21 Decoder 2,0x00600002,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
File Source (Async.),0x00400000,0,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
File Source (URL),0x00400000,0,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Infinite Pin Tee Filter,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Enhanced Video Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,evr.dll,6.01.7600.16385
BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00200000,2,0,psisrndr.ax,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG Video Decoder,0x40000001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385

WDM Streaming Tee/Splitter Devices:
Tee/Sink-to-Sink-Konvertierung,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

Video Compressors:
WMVideo8 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvxencd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
WMVideo9 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvencod.dll,6.01.7600.16385
MSScreen 9 encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvsencd.dll,6.01.7600.16385
DV Video Encoder,0x00200000,0,0,qdv.dll,6.06.7600.16385
MJPEG Compressor,0x00200000,0,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Cinepak Codec by Radius,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Intel IYUV codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Intel IYUV codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft RLE,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft Video 1,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Audio Compressors:
WM Speech Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMSPDMOE.DLL,6.01.7600.16385
WMAudio Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMADMOE.DLL,6.01.7600.16385
IMA ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
PCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
GSM 6.10,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
CCITT A-Law,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
CCITT u-Law,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG Layer-3,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Audio Capture Sources:
Mikrofon (Cirrus Logic CS4206A ,0x00200000,0,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Digitalaudio (S/PDIF) (Cirrus L,0x00200000,0,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

PBDA CP Filters:
PBDA DTFilter,0x00600000,1,1,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7600.16385
PBDA ETFilter,0x00200000,0,0,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7600.16385
PBDA PTFilter,0x00200000,0,0,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Midi Renderers:
Default MidiOut Device,0x00800000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385

WDM Streaming Capture Devices:
HD Audio-Mikrofon,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385
HD Audio Digitaler Eingang,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385
Built-in iSight,0x00200000,1,2,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

WDM Streaming Rendering Devices:
HD Audio-SPDIF-Ausgabe,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385
HD Audio-Lautsprecher,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

BDA Network Providers:
Microsoft ATSC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft DVBC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft DVBS Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft DVBT Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7600.16385
Microsoft Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSNP.ax,6.06.7600.16385

Video Capture Sources:
Built-in iSight,0x00200000,1,2,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

Multi-Instance Capable VBI Codecs:
VBI Codec,0x00600000,1,4,VBICodec.ax,6.06.7600.16385

BDA Transport Information Renderers:
BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00600000,2,0,psisrndr.ax,6.06.7600.16385
MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x00600000,1,0,Mpeg2Data.ax,6.06.7600.16385

BDA CP/CA Filters:
Decrypt/Tag,0x00600000,1,1,EncDec.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Encrypt/Tag,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7600.16385
PTFilter,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7600.16385
XDS Codec,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7600.16385

WDM Streaming Communication Transforms:
Tee/Sink-to-Sink-Konvertierung,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

Audio Renderers:
Lautsprecher (Cirrus Logic CS42,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Default DirectSound Device,0x00800000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Default WaveOut Device,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
Digitalaudio (S/PDIF) (Cirrus L,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
DirectSound: Digitalaudio (S/PDIF) (Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11)),0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385
DirectSound: Lautsprecher (Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11)),0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16385

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EVR Power Information
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Current Setting: {5C67A112-A4C9-483F-B4A7-1D473BECAFDC} (Quality)
Quality Flags: 2576
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow half deinterlace
Allow scaling
Decode Power Usage: 100
Balanced Flags: 1424
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow batching
Force half deinterlace
Force scaling
Decode Power Usage: 50
PowerFlags: 1424
Enabled:
Force throttling
Allow batching
Force half deinterlace
Force scaling
Decode Power Usage: 0

Hi and welcome to BOBII and the BOBII forums and community.

Hmm, I have not seen a CTD after an Alt+X in a very long time.

LooK in your BOBII folder and find a file called crashlog.txt. Copy the first 20 line of the "last 4 CTD crashlogs and paste them into this thread for us to review.

_________________
Buddye

Intel I7 920 processor (2.66GHz, 8MB cache), 6GB DDR3 Triple Channel @1333MHz, 1.8GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295, Sound Blaster X-Fi PCI Sound Card, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit , CH Fighter Stick & Pedals ,TrackIR4 Pro thanks to BobII crew.

Hi there Buddye, thanks for the quick reply.

I've looked in the crashlog.txt file and I attach the first 20 lines of the only dump in there. Worth noting, though, that a) there only seems to be one, b) it dates from several days ago, I think before I installed the new beta .exe and c) that the freeze / black screen / crash / whatever has happened to me several times this morning on leaving Instant Action via ALT-X. The display either freezes and pops up the white mouse pointer, or goes to the black screen that more usually appears while the game is transitioning between the menus and the 3D. In either case, waiting does no good: I have to hit ctrl-alt-del, open Task Manager and close the BOB process.

Anyway: old crashlog follows. As I say, whatever this issue was may already have been fixed. Thanks for your time!



bob.exe caused a EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION in module bob.exe at 0023:00488D44, fastzero_I()+46 byte(s)
Exception handler called in drawloop.
Write to location 424a1000 caused an access violation.
Code: 66 0f 7f 47 30 66 0f 7f 47 40 66 0f 7f 47 50 66
Stack dump:
Stack: 0023:00488D44 (0x4249E1D0 0xFFFFFF80 0x00000000 0x00000078) bob.exe, fastzero_I()+46 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:00488DA3 (0x4249E1D0 0x00000000 0xFFFFFFF8 0x00000007) bob.exe, _VEC_memzero()+54 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:00488DEF (0xFFFFFFFF 0x09E4B1B0 0x00000000 0x00009C00) bob.exe, _VEC_memzero()+130 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:005982B2 (0x00009C00 0x00595EEA 0x00000BC6 0x00000000) bob.exe, fileblock::makefileblock()+767 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\files\fileman.cpp, line 1654
Stack: 0023:00598666 (0x0E3AFE08 0x43E90C4D 0x02D1BD18 0x00009C01) bob.exe, fileman::readfilelist()+96 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\files\fileman.cpp, line 815+50 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:00598858 (0x0000009C 0x02D1BD18 0x02D1BD18 0x000017C4) bob.exe, fileman::namenumberedfile()+89 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\files\fileman.cpp, line 941+6 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:00597656 (0x00009C01 0x0D55F220 0x0D55F224 0x43E907E1) bob.exe, fileman::easyopennumberedfile()+71 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\files\fileman.cpp, line 1069
Stack: 0023:00597AF6 (0x00009C01 0x0D55F220 0x0D55F224 0x00000001) bob.exe, fileman::opennumberedfile()+68 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\files\fileman.cpp, line 1344+10 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:00598134 (0x00009C01 0x00000000 0x7FFFFFFF 0x00000000) bob.exe, fileblock::makefileblock()+385 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\files\fileman.cpp, line 1574
Stack: 0023:005B3296 (0x00009C01 0x0D55F220 0x0D55F224 0x43E91961) bob.exe, fileblock::fileblock()+31 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\h\fileman.h, line 157+31 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:005E58F5 (0x00794BA0 0x00794BA0 0x00000000 0x00000000) bob.exe, ImageMap::LoadImageMap()+179 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\3d\imagemap.cpp, line 512+21 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:005EB874 (0x00000301 0x00000000 0x00000000 0x00000000) bob.exe, ImageMap::GetImageMapPtr()+392 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\3d\imagemap.cpp, line 376+23 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:005EFC80 (0x0D55FA8C 0x0D55FAB0 0x005C2B7C 0x40BE18A5) bob.exe, shape::docreateipoly()+41 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\3d\3dcom.cpp, line 5855+16 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:005B7C95 (0x40BE18A5 0x0790E358 0x00000043 0x0D55FB28) bob.exe, shape::InterpLoop()+77 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\3d\3dcom.cpp, line 15169+17 byte(s)
Stack: 0023:005C2B7C (0x0D55FAB0 0x40BE0022 0x005D1ED2 0x40BE1855) bob.exe, shape::donsubs()+39 byte(s), c:\merlin\bob\src\3d\3dcom.cpp, line 6237

As I said this is a very strange problem and the Crashlog is of little help. The reason you have so few crashlogs is that the crash is occurring outside BOBII after the Alt+X, I think.

I think you need to do a very fresh install of BOBII. Here is the install procedure that I recommend (Hopefully then, you will have the same install on your PC that I have on my PC):

Each Step is Important (Note- do not worry about the MultiSkin for now as you can install it later)

1. download and unpack the 2.11 self installer or re-download the 2.11 just in case you had a corrupted download the first time
2. Uninstall old version or BoBII
3. Delete all files from the BoBII folder (leave none). [IMPORTANT: These old files left by the uninstaller can cause issues with the new EXE.]
4. Run a registry cleaner (like CC cleaner - a free program) as you had an old install of BobII (Important to cleanup)
5. Reinstall BoBII game CD or Download version that you purchased
6. Run (execute) the 2.11 Update that you downloaded

Re-do the following Windows 7 fix as you had a new install:

Right click on shortcut and go to properties. Go to the compatibility tab. Check "disable desktop composition" and check the privilege level, run this program as an administrator.

Try a few Instant Action Missions and report on this thread.

_________________
Buddye

Intel I7 920 processor (2.66GHz, 8MB cache), 6GB DDR3 Triple Channel @1333MHz, 1.8GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295, Sound Blaster X-Fi PCI Sound Card, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit , CH Fighter Stick & Pedals ,TrackIR4 Pro thanks to BobII crew.

mudlarker, I hope I'm wrong, but looks like this is a common Macbook (with NVIDIA 330M) issue :
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=180690&view=findpost&p=1303123

Good luck.

Racoon, thanks for looking that out. I think (I hope!) that what they're describing is a different error: one where the screen goes totally black and the machine stops accepting input. I haven't run into that yet on the Windows side of my machine, thankfully, despite playing some games that are considerably more demanding than BoB2 graphics-wise. The problem I'm encountering seems to be related to BoB2 switching windows or display modes between the 4:3 options mode and the fullscreen (1680x1050) 3d window ... when it goes to a black screen or pops up the white Windows pointer, I can still regain control of the system by entering Task Manager and shutting down the BoB application. Fingers crossed, but I don't think it is the failure they're reporting on that Apple thread. I appreciate you taking the time to help out though.

Buddye, thanks. I'll try a fresh installation as you instruct, and report back.

OK, reinstalled, and the problem is still there: alt-x causes a black screen or a freeze. However, I have an idea about what it may be. I'm using a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 stick, and I think the problem may arise when I alt-x at a time when the joystick is receiving a force, ie after a crash or at other times during flight. I've just conducted a test with another non-FFB joystick and, based on a small sample, alt-x seems to work better in the aftermath of crashes.
Could this be anything to do with the issue, have you encountered the problem before and might there be a solution? I'd hate to abandon my FFB2 for a stick without rudder, throttle or FFB.
Thanks again.

EDIT: or failing a complete solution, is there perhaps a way to edit a config file so the stick doesn't give such a thunderous racket when you crash the plane? On my system the force is continuously applied, so even when the plane is a smoking pile of fragments the stick is still rocking all over the desk and never stops. Bug or feature?

mudlarker, By what you described earlier:

It seems the demand on your graphic card is more than what it can handle, because these are the symptoms I had experienced before I upgraded my graphic card (and I still have to turnoff my anti virus program and unplug my modem)! In order to find that out, try the following suggestions:

Unplug the modem (since this game is off line anyway) and turn off your anti virus program.
Turn off the multiskin, set the game resolution to minimum. I hope this help to improve your gaming issue.

Cheers.

Thanks for trying the re-install as I just wanted to ensure you have a good install befor we go any father in debugging.

Sorry but I do not run FF as I am a CH stick and pedals type.

You can turn off FF in the controls function.

Options->Controls

Use For FF If you have a 'force feedback' joystick then you can tick this box. If your controller is not force feedback enabled then this feature will be grayed out.
You can also disable or select force feedback levels for each of the following effects:

Gunfire -transmits vibrations caused by the guns on your aircraft.
Buffet - transmits vibration caused by buffeting if you are near the stall condition, close to an explosion, or close to the speed of sound (unlikely).
Aerodynamic - causes stiffening of the controls at high speed.
Airframe - transmits vibrations transmitted through the airframe from the ground - i.e. when you are taking off or landing (or crashing).

_________________
Buddye

Intel I7 920 processor (2.66GHz, 8MB cache), 6GB DDR3 Triple Channel @1333MHz, 1.8GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295, Sound Blaster X-Fi PCI Sound Card, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit , CH Fighter Stick & Pedals ,TrackIR4 Pro thanks to BobII crew.

Buddye, thanks. It appears I can use my FFB2 if I turn off the airframe and buffet effects -- the Alt-X error on quitting only seems to happen when the FFB2 is receiving one of those forces, either after a crash or during a manoeuvre. A shame not to have them, but better than the alternative. Thanks for the tip.

Racoon, I don't think it's a graphics card problem; if it were I'd expect to see problems entering or during the 3d mode, not after leaving it. The game runs perfectly smooth with most settings on high apart from this one error on quitting.

While I'm at it, does anyone around here know anything about Rowan's old MiG Alley sim? I'm having a problem with that too: it locks my system entirely with a hideous buzzing noise and a black screen every time it enters 3D. I feel all this has something to do with Win7 x64, an OS I wish I'd never installed. May be time to dig out the XP discs again.

Thanks for all your help!

BOBII likes theWindows 7 64 bit (I run it also). I am not sure about Mig Alley.

The problem with your Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 stick is that it is very old and the driver support has not kept up with the new OS's.

I would guess that a error exist that crashes BOBII in when you enter major airframe and buffet effects.

Keep testing and see if you can find addition information about the crash.

_________________
Buddye

Intel I7 920 processor (2.66GHz, 8MB cache), 6GB DDR3 Triple Channel @1333MHz, 1.8GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295, Sound Blaster X-Fi PCI Sound Card, Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit , CH Fighter Stick & Pedals ,TrackIR4 Pro thanks to BobII crew.

Thanks, I'll keep testing. I've tried using FEdit to minimize the actual forces it applies to the joystick when it calls the .ffe effects, but that hasn't solved it.

BoB seems to be set up so that when your aircraft crashes, it invokes the buffet and airframe .ffe effects simultaneously and continously, so your stick is thrashing about like a mad thing until you press ALT-X. I don't know precisely why but I think this is what's causing my problem.

Hypothetically, one solution might be to modify the game's files so that it stops invoking them after, say, 5 seconds? There must be a command somewhere in the code that dictates the duration of a particular force feedback effect. It would be more realistic in any case: if your plane is scattered in a thousand pieces over the fair fields of southern England then you are unlikely still to be getting haptic input from the yoke.

Does anyone know which files control this, and where they might be found? I'll try anything. Thanks again.

EDIT: I have just located the No_Spinning_Death variable. I'll report back ...

Could work. Let me know results.

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